Greek silversmith Sotirios Voulgaris arrived in Rome in 1881 and set up his own shop there in 1884, calling it Bulgari, an Italianization of his last name (in the brand's logo, it's styled BVLGARI, using the classical Latin alphabet in a nod to ancient Roman culture). In 1905, he opened the company’s flagship boutique on Rome’s Via dei Condotti. Since then, Bulgari has looked to Rome as a source of reference for its fanciful and decidedly romantic designs for necklaces, bracelets, earrings and other accessories.
Although the iconic jewelry house found success with its silverwork and Art Deco designs, popular through the 1920s, Bulgari’s signature style — bold, often using yellow gold embellished with big colorful gemstones — began to emerge when Sotirios’s sons inherited the business, in 1932.
The brand truly hit its stride in the dolce vita era of the 1950s and ’60s, when the founder’s grandsons Paolo, Gianni and Nicola Bulgari decisively departed from demure traditional styles to develop the house’s exuberant multi-gem looks, attracting celebrity collectors like Elizabeth Taylor.
In the 1940s, Bulgari debuted perhaps its most famous design, the Serpenti bracelet watch. The piece’s snakelike coils were made possible by the tubogas jewelry technique, which links a flexible series of thin horizontal bands. Both the sleek, modern tubogas construction and the sinuous snake motif continue to be synonymous with the Bulgari brand.
On 1stDibs, the collection of vintage Bulgari jewelry includes rings, pendant necklaces, watches and other accessories.
Bvlgari Octo L’Originale 41MM bgop41sgch Chronograph 18K Rose Gold Steel Watch
By Bulgari
Located in Houston, TX
Brand: Bvlgari Gender: Men's Metal Type: 18K Rose Gold & Stainless Steel Diameter: 41.00 mm Weight: 121.80 grams BVLGARI Gent's, 18K rose gold and stainless steel, BVLGARI S...
Rose Gold, Steel
Ladies Bvlgari Serpenti Seduttori 33MM 103952 Steel Black Dial Quartz Watch
By Bulgari
Located in Houston, TX
Brand: Bvlgari Gender: Ladies Metal Type: Stainless Steel Length: 6.75 inches Width: 33.00 mm Weight: 61.61 grams Bvlgri One ladies stainless steel, ruby BVLGARI Swiss made wri...
Steel, Stainless Steel
Hublot Classic Fusion 45MM Black Dial Titanium Automatic Watch
By Hublot
Located in Houston, TX
Brand: Hublot Gender: Men's Metal Type: Titanium Length: 7.25 inches Diameter: 45.00 mm Weight: 97.30 grams HUBLOT Men's titanium, HUBLOT Swiss made wristwatch. The metal was t...
Titanium
Hublot Classic Fusion 42MM Titanium Blue Dial Black Ceramic Watch
By Hublot
Located in Houston, TX
Brand: Hublot Gender: Men's Metal Type: Ceramic and Titanium Diameter: 42.00 mm Weight: 91.88 grams HUBLOT Classic Fusion men's Ceramic and titanium, Swiss made wristwatch. The...
Titanium
Franck Muller Vanguard Harimao 45MM V45 SC Dt TT BR NR Tiger Titanium Watch
By Franck Muller
Located in Houston, TX
Brand: Franck Muller Gender: Men Metal Type: Titanium Diameter: 45.00 mm Weight: 98.53 grams Gent's Titanium Franck Muller Swiss made wristwatch. Engraved with "Limited Edition"...
Titanium
Tag Heuer Carrera 43MM wv3010.eb0025 Black Dial Steel Manual Wind Watch
By TAG Heuer
Located in Houston, TX
Brand: Tag Heuer Gender: Men's Metal Type: Stainless Steel Length: 8.75 inches Width: 43.00 mm Weight: 94.08 grams TAG HEUER Men's stainless steel, Swiss made wristwatch. The m...
Steel, Stainless Steel
Bvlgari Solotempo 41mm Black Dial DLC Coated Steel Automatic Mens Watch 103219
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Unworn. The original box and papers are included. Brand: Bvlgari Type: Wristwatch Department: Men Style: Luxury Model: Solotempo Country/Region of Manufacture: Switzerland Vintage: ...
Steel
Bvlgari Bulgari BB23SSD Stainless Steel Watch Black Dial Swiss Made
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Bvlgari Bulgari BB23SSD Stainless Steel Watch Black Dial Swiss Made Details: Stainless steel, black dial, deployment buckle, quartz movement, weight: 48.5 grams. In excellent condi...
Sterling Silver, Steel
Bvlgari Octo Black Dial Automatic Men’s Date BGO41S Wrist Watch 90054035
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
BVLGARI OCTO BLACK DIAL AUTOMATIC MENS DATE BGO41S WRIST WATCH 90054035.. Brand: Bvlgari Ref.Number: BGO41S Condition: Mint condition case, good condition strap (minor signs of wear...
Stainless Steel
Bulgari Diagono 0040 Professional 40mm Two-Tone Steel Gold Black Dial Watch
By Bulgari
Located in Miami, FL
Bvlgari Diagono Professional automatic chronograph featuring 40mm two-tone case in stainless steel and 18K yellow gold with black dial and integrated bracelet. Tachymeter bezel with ...
Steel
Bvlgari Diagono Men's Black Watch - AL44TA
By Bulgari
Located in istanbul, TR
Bulgari Diagono Aluminum Description Bvlgari Diagono, Reference: AL 44TA, Aluminum Case on Rubber/Aluminum Strap with a Aluminum Buckle, Automatic Movement, Date, Centered Sweep Seco...
Other
Hublot Big Bang UNICO Titanium Skeleton Grey Dial watch 421.NX.1170.RX
By Hublot
Located in New York, NY
Original box and papers are included. Unworn condition. Covered by a 5-year warranty. * Free Shipping within the USA * Five-year warranty coverage * 14-day return policy with a ful...
Titanium
Jewelry historian Vanessa Cron combed 1stDibs and selected some dazzling pieces with timeless appeal.
From Elizabeth Taylor to Zendaya, the Serpenti has been the accessory of choice for generations of it girls.
